Madhur Satija

Learning from a Bootstrapped Startup <> Fankaar What it takes to try to build something from scratch and deviate from a widely accepted social norm? To me it was engraved and the curator soul wanted a nod from my physical self. I believe taking a firm decision is the toughest part, since we have been conditioned in a way to be super analytical. In this small span of founder journey, i came across various intricate fruits and potholes which i believe everyone goes through. 1) Conformity - No matter how many motivational speeches you listen and conferences you attend, you want your closer circle to accept and approve your idea. But, you get approval from your distant acquaintance than your closed ones. Why? Still finding out the reason, and am sure will get it soon ! 2) Financial Knowledge - Being a bootstrapped business owner, it becomes important to optimally utilize the limited financial resources that you have. There are a lot of luring deals in the marketplace. But it becomes extremely important to know who is providing those deals. Yes, it's right, you tend to save more, try to grow the capital and spend least on yourself, and it never hurts. 3) Finding the right Fit - Finding employees is easy but finding partners is extremely difficult. It takes effort to transfer the same energy and motivation to your partners, and once shared you have to continuously prove it, and nothing works than numbers - Brutal Truth !!! 4) Patience - Its generally lost, since you start comparing. And i have still not found a way to stop this comparison, regardless of its vagueness. 5) Point of Differentiation - USP, should be created once you step into the market. Its the ultimate truth. I still remember my role model and professor, S Anant Ram telling us " If you want to know what the customers wants, Just ask them". I have stopped making things complicated now. 6) Presentation - Whatever people say, and there might be different speakers saying different things, but we as humans are prone to judging, and the least you can do is to look presentable is "dressing well". It has worked for me !!! 7) Different Days and Different Experiences - There will be days when there will be time for your self, and days where you won't have time for anything. I, personally like the latter type. Lastly, the fruit that you want to taste, by working each day repeatedly, will automatically be tasted and you wont realize. Its also a selfless job but it never sounds like one !!! #startupstory #fankaar

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Interesting insights on what #startups should focus on. The problem-centric approach with the larger market size is the crucial and mandatory building block for the startup founders. 🧠 It's always valuable to learn from startup ecosystem experts like Aatif Awan and Faizan Laghari فیضان لغاری. 🙌

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Ever wondered how a startup can onboard over 100 brands in just three months? . . At Waakif, we turned this ambitious goal into reality with hard work, smart strategies, and a strong belief in our vision. The startup journey often seems like a fast track to success, but every entrepreneur knows it’s a tough road with many challenges. True success comes from perseverance. It’s not just about working hard. It’s about being strategic, adaptable, and always believing in your vision. Here’s how we did it: - We conducted field research with over 220 restaurants and retail businesses. - We aimed to understand the gap between customers and vendors. - We adopted a customer-centric approach to address the specific pain points of businesses. - We discovered that over 95% of the vendors we spoke with struggled with customer retention. - We developed solutions focused on these issues, creating features that directly addressed these problems. 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮: We really dug into the challenges faced by restaurants and local vendors. Waakif’s solution fit their needs perfectly, making it easier to connect. 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘤 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩: We identified the right target audience and customized our approach for each group. Personalized communication and highlighting Waakif’s unique benefits were key. 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴: We didn’t just sell; we built trust. Showing our expertise and genuine desire to help businesses succeed led to long-term partnerships. 𝘈𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵: We constantly analyzed our results and feedback. Tweaking our pitch and onboarding process ensured a smooth experience for brands. By focusing on these strategies, we successfully onboarded 100+ brands in just 3 months. This journey taught us the importance of perseverance, strategic thinking, and always putting our customers first.

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"Debunking Myths About Dubai's Venture Capital Scene for Startups" Misconceptions can be detrimental, especially when it comes to securing venture capital (VC) investment for startups in Dubai. Let's debunk some widespread myths to clarify the reality. Myth 1: Lack of Venture Capital in Dubai The Myth: There's a common belief that Dubai lacks significant VC presence. The Truth: Dubai has seen a surge in VC activity. In fact, the UAE accounted for $3 billion of the total $120 billion VC investment in the Asia & Oceania region in 2022. Example: Firms like FasterCapital, Wamda Capital, and Middle East Venture Partners are just a few of the top VCs operating in Dubai. Myth 2: Dubai VCs Only Invest Locally The Myth: Dubai-based VCs only finance local startups. The Truth: While they do invest in local startups, many also focus on emerging markets and even globally. Example: Woodstock Fund, a Dubai-based VC, invests in early and growth-stage Distributed Ledger Technology startups worldwide. Myth 3: Only Established Businesses Attract VC investment The Myth: Only established businesses get attention from VCs. The Truth: There are numerous VCs in Dubai that invest in startups at different stages, including the early stage. Example: AngelsDeck Global Ventures, a Dubai-based VC, focuses on venture deals syndication, providing opportunities even for early-stage startups. Myth 4: Dubai VCs Don't Provide Operational Support The Myth: Dubai VCs only provide capital and do not assist operationally. The Truth: Many Dubai VCs provide hands-on operational support to help startups scale their businesses. Example: BECO Capital provides growth capital and operational support for early-stage technology companies. Myth 5: Dubai VCs Aren't Interested in Tech Startups The Myth: Tech startups struggle to find VC investment in Dubai. The Truth: Many top Dubai VCs have a keen interest in technology startups, particularly those in the digital and blockchain sectors. Example: Morningstar Ventures, a Dubai-based VC, primarily invests in early-stage tokens and equity rounds in the blockchain technology sector. Understanding the truth about Dubai's VC scene can help startups make informed decisions and gain success. Connect with the mentioned VC firms and raise your chances of securing investment. What other myths have you encountered in the world of venture capital? #VentureCapital #DubaiStartups FasterCapital WamdaCapital Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP) @WoodstockFund AngelsDeck Global Ventures @BECOCapital @MorningstarVentures

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🚀 Boosting Web Vitals: Our Journey at Kursaha.com 🚀 As a startup, we knew first impressions are everything—especially online. But after launching www.kursaha.com, we faced slow load times and layout shifts that were hurting user experience. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 Realizing the need for change, we dug into reports from PageSpeed Insights . Improving our Core Web Vitals became a priority—not just to tick boxes, but to show our users we value their time. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐝 * 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬: We used Next.js Image Optimization to serve images in modern formats like WebP, improving our Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) score. * 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: By implementing dynamic imports and code splitting, we ensured only necessary JavaScript was loaded per page. This reduced our Total Blocking Time (TBT) and made interactions snappier. * 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞: With Webpack’s Bundle Analyzer, we trimmed unused JavaScript, speeding up our site and improving user experience. * 𝐂𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠: Leveraging Next.js caching and preloading critical resources minimized delays and kept our Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) stable. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐟 Our site now loads faster and feels more responsive, directly improving user engagement and satisfaction. This journey taught us that performance isn't just technical—it's about putting users first. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 Have you faced similar challenges? Try PageSpeed Insights (https://pagespeed.web.dev/) to see where your site stands, and let’s swap stories! #WebPerformance #CoreWebVitals #Nextjs #StartupJourney #Kursaha

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Some SUPER updates at the Meta Conference 2024! Let me tell you – we, at Rasayel, may not sleep for the next couple of months. 😅 Here are the key WhatsApp updates you need to know: ☎️ Voice Calls (API) → businesses can communicate with customers via voice calls within WhatsApp! 🤯🤯 Voice on the WhatsApp Business API. Now inbound only, and later businesses can make calls too. 👥 Groups (API) → Yessss, finally you get to create groups with your customers on WhatsApp Business Platform (API) 🤯, so you can now keep multiple stakeholders in the loop without having to rely on other platforms like Slack or email. Still early days. 🎴 WhatsApp Flows → with a new calendar picker for appointments or demo booking. Enhanced components now include images and navigation options, improving customer registration and onboarding. Customers can now attach images or documents using native WhatsApp features. ✅ Business Verification → verified businesses will have their names displayed in chats. New Verification Pathways: High-quality messaging businesses can increase limits without traditional verification. 🦾 AI for Business App → Manage AI activation and easily hand over chats to human agents, with clear user indications. #whatsapp #meta #ai

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Thanks to Proxify and Proxify Developers for the great chat we had on entrepreneurship and the 99 challenges on the road for orq.ai. Links to the podcast in the comment!

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How Dr Umair Khan PhD and I raised USD$425K in pre seeds for Sahl AI. (2/3 of the funds were raised from angel investors and operators.) If you would have told the Ammar few years back that you'd be able to close $425,000 in investments with only an idea, story and an LOI, I wouldn't have believed you. The following tactics helped with our fund raising: → Tell a simple and clear story → Practice your story → Land the investors together → Don't react to valuations, let the market decide → Keep the frame in your control → Incentivise existing investors for referrals → Don't waste time with people who won't invest → Close quickly Simple checklist that worked for us. (Note: the above won't work if you don't have the fundamentals down: a high quality team, clear strategy, and a solid understanding of the market.) Will this checklist work for future fund raises? We are planning a fund raise in 3-months, so we'll see 😀. If you are interested to learn what we are building at Sahl AI, and how we are simplifying healthcare, let's talk.

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🌟 Join Me in Launching a Global E-commerce Marketplace for Local Handcrafted Products! 🌟 Hello LinkedIn Family, I am thrilled to announce the launch of a new global e-commerce marketplace dedicated to showcasing and selling locally handcrafted products, and I want YOU to be a part of this exciting journey! 🔹 Why This Matters: - Support Local Artisans: Together, we can empower talented artisans by giving them a global platform to thrive and sustain their craft. - Unique Products: Discover and share one-of-a-kind, handcrafted items that celebrate tradition and creativity. - Sustainable Shopping: Promote ethical and sustainable shopping by choosing handmade over mass-produced items. 🔹 What We Offer: - Wide Range of Products: From handmade jewelry and clothing to home decor and art pieces, there's something for everyone. - User-Friendly Platform: An intuitive shopping experience with secure payment options. - Community Focused: Stories about artisans, regular updates, and opportunities to engage with the makers behind the products. 🔹 How You Can Join: - Follow Our Journey: Connect with our page to stay updated on our progress, launch dates, and special promotions. - Spread the Word: Share this post and help us reach more people who value craftsmanship and sustainability. - Collaborate with Us: If you're passionate about supporting local artisans and have ideas or resources to share, let's connect! 🔹 Our Vision: - Global Reach: Bringing local craftsmanship to a global audience, breaking geographical barriers. - Inclusive Growth: Ensuring fair trade and supporting the economic growth of artisan communities worldwide. - Cultural Exchange: Promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of different cultures through their unique handcrafted products. Thank you for your support. Together, we can make a significant impact by celebrating and preserving the beauty of handcrafted products on a global scale. #HandcraftedWithLove #SupportLocalArtisans #SustainableShopping #Ecommerce #GlobalMarketplace #JoinUs

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"How do you get clients in 2024?" I asked this question to Nadeem Sabugar, founder of ALVI Web Tech - Award-Winning Digital Marketing Company. I'm sharing his answers in this post, with his consent. Hope his insightful answers will help you learn and inspire you to take action. __________________ Akhtar: "How do you get clients in 2024? What has worked best for you?" Nadeem: "Email Marketing, Refers, Brand Identity" Akhtar: "How do you get clients through email marketing? Can you explain a bit?" Nadeem: "Email marketing in the sense of researching particular categories websites and analyze what we can improve for them, Website or Marketing. Next step we can prepare report for them and send it to the email, Once client finds effective then they reply back." ____________ How do you get customers for your company in 2024? Please feel free to share in comments what has worked for you, to help me and others learn.

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Zomato through the years...🍕 2010-2013: Expanded in India and internationally, reaching UAE, UK, and more. 2014-2015: Acquired startups and faced profitability challenges. 2017: Launched Zomato Gold, a subscription dining service. 2020: Pivoted to grocery delivery during the pandemic. 2021: Successful IPO, valuing Zomato at $12 billion. 2022: Acquired Blinkit and Hyperpure by Zomato, enhancing grocery and restaurant supplies. 2023-2024: Share price tripled; Goyal became a billionaire on July 14, 2024, with a net worth of ₹8,400 crore ($1.02 billion)​ Moral of the story: a simple problem🗣️ → billion dollar venture💸 --if and only if-- >> a strong vision >> adaptability >> innovation >> resilience are maintained... #zomato #blinkit #hyperpure #quickcommerce #D2C #ecommerce #qcommerce #fooddelivery #uniteconomics #economics #billionaire #deepindergoyal #indianmarket #trading #stocks #business #startup #unicorn

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Founder of SAAS platform driving ₹ 8-Figures ARR Incredible, isn’t it? Meet Saad Jamal who is building world-class marketing tech SaaS. He is a 22-year-old Edtech founder backed by investors from 4 countries. We are thrilled to have him as a mentor for Futurepreneurs Season 2. Join Saad Live 📅 Date: 10th July 2024 🕗 Time: 8 PM IST 📍 Event: Google meet But what is Futurepreneurs? It’s a 4-week program designed to empower students and first-time entrepreneurs to build their startup and their ideas. Via mentorship sessions, Hands-on work and networking, we encourage you to pursue your idea and build the startup of your dreams. The best part? It's completely free High expectations and no limitations Here’s what you get - Great networking opportunities - Assistance in starting your ideas - A platform to build something cool - Access to free resources and templates - A supportive and like-minded community - 16+ experts and great mentors (like Saad) So what are you waiting for? Build your idea in 4 weeks… Join Futurepreneurs now Link in the comments PS - we have a special present for the first 200 participants ;) (30 spots left) Comment “Futurepreneurs” to avail it. #StartupGrowth #Entrepreneurship #TechLeadership #StartupSuccess #BusinessGrowth #Networking #SkillDevelopment #bootstrapped

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🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ I'm thrilled to have Sohil Gandhi join me for an insightful conversation on the next episode of "Where Mind Meets Machine"! 🧠🤖 Sohil, a seasoned expert in the tech industry and a visionary in innovation, will share his journey, strategies for success, and how he’s navigating the evolving world of technology, AI, and entrepreneurship. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, or looking to future-proof your career, this episode is packed with actionable insights. 🌟 Stay tuned for the release! 🎧 #Podcast #AI #Technology #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #WhereMindMeetsMachine #SohilGandhi

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Go-to-market strategy is super critical & yet mostly underemphasized or ignored, element of a startup's success. #startup #startups #gotomarket

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🚀 Startup life can be as unpredictable as Kabhi Mai Kabhi Tum – Mustafa got a deal of 50cr for 20% on pure potential? If Mustafa can ‘secure funding’ without even a beta version, maybe we’ve been going about this all wrong! Here we are, building solid product roadmaps, scaling growth, handling operations and what not! But maybe we need to spice up our pitches because we’re clearly missing out on some next-level pitching techniques! 😂 If only real VC funding was this simple, we’d have all saved a few sleepless nights! #StartupLife #KabhiMaiKabhiTum

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Starting a business in Dubai may take months just to open a bank account, but India is rapidly transforming its landscape with initiatives like GIFT City!" Nikhil Kamath, founder of Zerodha, highlights the stark differences in startup environments between Dubai and India. GIFT City is leading the charge with its strategically designed zones: International Financial Services Centre (IFSC): Bringing offshore services to India, allowing for seamless international transactions and attracting foreign investments. Special Economic Zone (SEZ): A hub for export-oriented growth, offering tax benefits and regulatory relaxations to boost innovation and economic activity. Domestic Tariff Area (DTA): Supporting businesses catering to the domestic market, ensuring vital trade and commerce within India. Together, these zones create a robust ecosystem that fosters growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. GIFT City is not just a planned city; it’s a vision for a dynamic future in Indian entrepreneurship! Follow Impactful Pitch® for more information! -----*-----*-----*-----*-----*-----*-----*-----*-----* I support founders' fundraising journeys and provide VCs with real-time insights into the startup ecosystem. If you're looking to expedite your fundraising process, feel free to contact me. I can help you fast-track your path to securing funds. #impactful #startup #swiggy #india #startups #investments #funding #fundraising #venturecapitalist #venturecapital #impact #global #pitchdeck #business #ai #generativeai #entrepreneures #entrepreneurship #scalingbusinesses #impactfulpitch #angelinvestors #angelinvesting #fund

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A Wonderful #SaaS For Your #SaaS What is ClutterCut? At ClutterCut, we transform your live chat data into actionable insights with our AI-powered platform. We’re super stoked to share that we recently won first place at the Codavatar hackathon and secured seed funding of NRS 10,00,000! For more details please read the blog posted by: TechPana - https://shorturl.at/x3fPX ReportersNepal - https://shorturl.at/HpV25 Key Features: - Intelligent Categorization: Sorts conversations for easy analysis. - Product/Feature Requests: Identifies and prioritizes enhancements. - Sentiment Analysis: Gauges customer satisfaction. - Competitor Insights: Uncovers mentions and insights. Benefits: - Deeper Customer Understanding - Improved Customer Experience - Enhanced Product Development - Increased Efficiency We are currently integrating ClutterCut with Crisp IM, with plans to expand to platforms like Intercom, Zendesk, Freshworks, LiveChat etc. in the near future. If you're interested in learning more or exploring how ClutterCut can benefit your business, please reach out to me, Kushal Sarkar, or Abhishek Regmi. A big thank you to Codavatar Tech Pvt. Ltd. for organizing the hackathon and providing us with this incredible opportunity! #startup #seedfunding #dataanalytics #NLP #epicaitools #ai #generativeai

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The Unseen Side of Entrepreneurship: Embracing Risk for Growth As the founder of a LOGSAFE HRMS software, I've often been asked about the secrets to my success. But today, I want to talk about the unseen side of entrepreneurship - the risks, the failures, and the uncertainties. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It's a journey filled with twists and turns, where every step forward feels like a leap of faith. There are days when you question your sanity, your abilities, and your decisions. But here's the thing: it's in those moments of uncertainty that we discover our greatest opportunities for growth. Risk forces us to innovate, to adapt, and to evolve. It pushes us to our limits, testing our resilience, our courage, and our determination. As entrepreneurs, we must learn to embrace risk, to see it not as a threat, but as a catalyst for transformation. At LOGSAFE we've faced our fair share of challenges, but it's through those struggles that we've discovered our strength, our purpose, and our passion. So, to all the entrepreneurs out there, I urge you to embrace the unknown, to take the road less traveled, and to see risk as a stepping stone to success. Remember, growth happens outside of our comfort zones. Let's take the leap, together! What role have your fears played in your personal growth? Share them in the comment section P.S. REPOST THIS ♻️ to help others learn & grow. 🔔 Follow Nithin N Patil for more such marketing stories #Entrepreneurship #RiskAndReward #GrowthMindset #HRMSsoftware #LeadershipLessons

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